Meltem Hussein, BACP

Meltem Hussein is a fully qualified integrative counsellor and psychotherapist who holds individual registration with the BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - the professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists in the United Kingdom. She works with people at different stages of life and therapy experience, sharing how various counselling methods may be applied and tailoring her approach to each person's needs.

With a diploma in Counselling and ongoing professional development through specialised training, she combines several therapeutic models to help clients explore what they want to change and find manageable steps forward. Meltem describes therapy as a collaborative process of talk-based work where meaning making, growth and the recovery of inner resources are central themes. She supports people to rediscover strengths that can feel lost after experiences of distortion, mistrust or hardship.

Clients can expect a warm, genuine and respectful manner, and sessions may include drawing or writing as alternative ways to explore issues. Meltem has experience in private practice and has worked within a bereavement service, helping people with depression, anxiety, bereavement, relationship difficulties, guilt, trauma and abuse. Trained in several models, she aims to match the method to the person rather than fitting the person to a single approach.

Approaches that guide online therapeutic care

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships shape current patterns of connection and trust. In accessible, relational work this approach can help people understand and shift patterns that affect intimacy, abandonment concerns and relationship difficulties.

Client-Centred Therapy places the client at the centre of the process, offering an empathic, non-directive environment where a person’s own insights and pacing guide progress. This approach is often useful for building self-esteem, exploring feelings and finding personal meaning.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) addresses the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviours, offering practical strategies to manage anxiety, low mood, sleep problems and stress. It tends to be structured and goal-focused, helping clients to develop new coping skills.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey. Meltem will work collaboratively with each client to identify which methods fit their needs, goals and preferences, adapting the plan as therapy progresses.

Online therapy with Meltem is available by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for people balancing work, family or travel. These options make it easier to access regular sessions, maintain continuity of care and choose the format that feels most comfortable for the individual.